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BOSCH Cis (Lambda) System: Description

The Bosch Continuous Injection System is a hydraulic-type fuel injection system which uses an air flow sensor (mechanically connected to a hydraulic valve) to control injection quantity.

The Lambda system is a feedback control capable of measuring air/fuel ratios and correcting them constantly. The combination of the two systems makes it possible to obtain economy and performance, while minimizing exhaust emissions. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Bosch CIS Lambda Fuel Injection System Diagram
G09315273Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

The system consists of the mixture control unit (air-flow sensor and fuel distributor), control pressure regulator, auxiliary air valve, cold start valve, thermo-time switch, injector nozzles, fuel pump, filter, oxygen sensor, electronic control unit, frequency valve, and catalytic converter. Some models use additional components, such as a thermo-vacuum valve, hot start pulse relay, or a constant idle speed control system. 

NOTE: Rabbit Pickup (Federal) models use the CIS injection system without oxygen sensor. Disregard oxygen sensor information for this vehicle.